Disney raises ticket prices; here’s how to save as much as 20 percent now

Disney unexpectedly raised admission fees to all four Disney World Florida theme parks today. A one-day admission to the Magic Kingdom now tops out at $99 for an adult. That is steep, however there are ways to save.

Ebates.com is currently offering 20 percent cash back on an “activity reservation” made through travel website Orbitz.comwhere you can purchase tickets to Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World and many other destinations. Park tickets can eat up a bulk of a Disney vacation budget. In the past, we’ve easily spent upward of $1,200 for 7-day park passes for my family of four. A deal like this could have saved us $240.

There’s no telling how long this opportunity will last, but if you’re planning on visiting Disney World and still need to purchase park tickets, it may be worth a shot.

Here’s how to take advantage of this offer: Register with Ebates.com (click here if you aren’t familiar with the cash back shopping site). Search Orbitz deals and click on the “Up to 20% Cash Back” deal. You’ll automatically be taken to Orbitz. Reserve the tickets and the cash back with appear in your Ebates.com account within a day or two. The cash-back site disperses funds quarterly either by check or via Paypal.

Click here to see my other recommendations for how to travel to Disney World for less.

Went to Disney in January, had a great time. We got a 35% discount on accomodiations (Animal Kingdom Lodge) because we are repeat guests.

To save money on an Orlando area vacation now, my suggestion is to skip Sea World altogether. The Shamu Stadium is closed, in part because of the tragic death of a trainer. There is no notice that this part of the park is closed until you have paid your admission (almost $200 for two seniors) and are inside. Plus you have to pay to park! And the crass commercialization is really overdone at Sea World, in my opinion.